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Curry Health Center

Starting January 2026, Curry Health Center鈥檚 medical clinic will begin accepting health insurance for services.聽

The Montana University System requires all students to carry health insurance. This change makes it easier for you to use your coverage directly at CHC, while continuing to receive the same trusted care on campus. 

Why this change benefits students: 

Let’s you use your insurance benefits directly at CHC, potentially lowering your out-of-pocket costs and eliminating the need for you to request a walk-out statement to send to insurance. Please note walk-out statements will still be available on request. 

Here’s what to expect: 

  • You will continue to pay the mandatory health service fee, included in your semester registration, which ensures access to CHC’s broad range of health and free wellbeing resources. 
  • For medical clinic services, you’ll need active health insurance coverage. If your plan is not contracted with CHC, you may still receive care by paying out of pocket. 
  • Students will be asked to provide insurance information before receiving care. More details on how to do this will be shared before January 2026. 

Insurance plans in progress: 

We are working to contract with: 

  • Allegiance Provider Direct, LLC (includes Cigna Medical) 
  • First Choice Health Network 
  • Mountain Health Co-op 
  • PacificSource 
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield 
  • AcademicBlue, UM’s Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) 
  • Tricare 
  • TriWest
  • United Healthcare

This list will be updated as agreements are finalized. 

Preparing for January 2026: 

Make sure you have coverage through one of the following: 

  • A parent/guardian’s plan 
  • An employer’s plan 
  • A private insurance plan 
  • AcademicBlue, UM’s Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) 

Need Health Insurance? 

  • Medicaid: While Curry Health Center will not be accepting Medicaid in spring 2026, it can still be the right option for some students depending on their needs. We hope to accept Medicaid as soon as possible following our transition to accepting health insurance. If you want to learn more about Medicaid, visit ASUM Bear Necessities for help. Bear Necessities supports students facing basic needs insecurity, connects them with resources, and advocates for long-term solutions. They can guide you through the Medicaid application process. You can also apply directly at . 
  • SHIP (Student Health Insurance Plan): Designed for Montana University System students, SHIP offers Gold-level (or better) coverage at a student-friendly price. Learn more here. 

More details about accepted plans, billing, and how to submit your insurance information will be available as January 2026 approaches. 

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